MHSU Clinician, Masters - Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

Job Summary

Join Our Team as a Clinician for Community Mental Health & Substance Use!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health and substance use services? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team as a Clinician for Community Mental Health.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other relevant health related discipline.
• Experience: At least two (2) years' recent, related experience in a community or hospital psychiatric setting, or in a rapid response crisis stabilization function, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.

Watch this video to learn how Fraser Health supports mental health, hosted by Dr. Victoria Lee:
Navigating mental health with compassion

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Fraser Health MHSU

Detailed Overview

In accordance with Fraser Health's Vision, Mission and Values, Mental Health & Substance Use program mandates and clinical practice guidelines, with an emphasis on recovery and rehabilitation and reducing barriers to re-enter the system of care, supports individuals and families with and affected by acute/episodic mental illness and substance use disorders, such as those with complex, unpredictable and/or multi-faceted therapeutic needs, to focus on provision of intensive individual and group therapy, liaison regarding complex situations, and care coordination support within the local service area across the care continuum, to ensure delivery of consistent, relevant and timely treatment, rapid re-engagement, and access to information where appropriate and feasible.

Contributes to the development of programs and provides community mental health education. Services may be provided on an outreach basis when required in order to assess and/or engage with clients within their own environment and community.

As a clinician in a shared-team model, provides intake, screening, and assessment services, treatment recommendations and plans, determines referral needs, provides follow‑up support, group education, liaison with community resources for specialized services, counsels clients, provides outreach as required, and is assigned as the "most responsible clinician" to specific clients dependent on the client's primary needs. Provides client and family-centered care through a trauma-informed approach and evidence-informed practice.

Establishes a dignifying, purposeful and trusting relationship with clients, promoting self-determination and independence. Encourages knowledge exchange in day‑to‑day activities, empowers clients and natural supports to engage and connect within their communities, and ensures they are supported in navigating the health care system.

Responsibilities